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Study: Automobile Dependency Reduces Life Satisfaction

December 16, 2024/

 

Automobile dependency has negative implications for wellbeing. This academic study finds that relying on a car for more than 50 percent of out-of-home travel is associated with significant reductions in life satisfaction.

By Todd Litman

 

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